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Oben Rorr Evo Smashes Records With 25,000 Bookings In 15 Days

Ashik Bothra - Mumbai Bureau Published May 19, 2026, 03:45 AM Updated Sep 17, 2026, 10:20 PM

Sources: Company announcement, Oben Electric, media reports on Oben Rorr Evo bookings and specifications

A new electric motorcycle, the Oben Rorr Evo from Bengaluru-based startup Oben Electric, has stormed India’s EV market by crossing 25,000 bookings in just 15 days since launch. With an introductory price starting at 99,999 rupees and a claimed range of 180 km, the bike is positioning itself as a mass-market, performance-focused electric motorcycle alternative to traditional brands.

India’s electric two-wheeler market is seeing a fresh wave of disruption as Oben Electric’s newly launched Oben Rorr Evo draws massive early traction. The response underscores growing consumer confidence in homegrown EV startups and signals a serious competitive challenge to legacy players like Bajaj, TVS, and Royal Enfield.

Surging Bookings And Pricing Strategy

Oben Electric announced that the Oben Rorr Evo has garnered more than 25,000 bookings within 15 days of launch, with deliveries scheduled to begin from June 2026. The motorcycle is being offered at an introductory ex-showroom price of 99,999 rupees for the first 10,000 customers, after which it will be priced at around 1.24–1.25 lakh rupees.

Performance, Range And Technology

The Oben Rorr Evo is powered by a 9 kW in-house developed IPMSM motor paired with a 3.4 kWh LFP battery, delivering a claimed IDC-certified range of 180 km on a single charge. Oben claims a top speed of about 110 km per hour, 0–40 km per hour acceleration in around 3 seconds, and fast charging from 0–80 percent in roughly 90 minutes, supported by an 8-year battery warranty.

Feature-Rich, Connected Electric Motorcycle

The bike comes equipped with a five-inch colour TFT display, over-the-air update support, turn-by-turn navigation, geo-fencing, remote immobilisation, and fall detection with emergency SOS through Oben’s connected tech platform. These features are aimed at tech-savvy urban riders looking for a premium connected riding experience in an affordable electric motorcycle.

Market Expansion And Competitive Impact

Oben Electric already has a growing retail network across multiple Indian states and plans to scale up its showroom and service footprint significantly over the next few years. The Rorr Evo’s strong booking numbers highlight the rising demand for feature-rich electric motorcycles and raise the competitive stakes for established two-wheeler makers still ramping up their EV portfolios.

Key Highlights

Oben Rorr Evo electric motorcycle records over 25,000 bookings in 15 days
Introductory ex-showroom price of 99,999 rupees for first 10,000 buyers
3.4 kWh LFP battery, 9 kW motor, 180 km claimed IDC range
Top speed of about 110 km per hour, 0–40 km per hour in around 3 seconds
Fast charging 0–80 percent in roughly 90 minutes, 8-year battery warranty
Five-inch TFT display, OTA updates, navigation, geo-fencing, remote immobilisation, SOS
Deliveries scheduled from June 2026 via expanding national retail network